Murder by Contract
Seen it?1958 | 81 min | Thriller, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Killer, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Claude is a ruthless and efficient contract killer. His next target, a woman, is the most difficult.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$28K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Irving Lerner
- Vince EdwardsClaude
- Phillip PineMarc
- Herschel BernardiGeorge
- Caprice TorielBillie Williams
- Michael GrangerMr. Moon
- Kathie BrowneMary
- Joseph MellHarry
- Frances OsborneMiss Wiley
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- Don GarrettJames William Mayflower